Equipment
Tour Edge Exotics EX9 and EX9 Tour drivers
Tour Edge Exotics’ new drivers, the EX9 and EX9 Tour, are the lowest-spinning drivers from the company to date, according to Tour Edge president David Glod. They’re also faster than previous models, with a higher moment of inertia that maximizes ball speed, and a Full-Speed Impact design that improves club head speed aerodynamics.
The drivers, made from 6A4V titanium, have what Tour Edge calls a “Hexagonal variable” face, which means the face is designed with different levels of thickness to help boost ball speed in certain areas, especially from the heel and toe.
The EX9 and EX9 Tour drivers also have a narrower “Power Grid” than their predecessors to allow for more face flex, and thus, more ball speed. And, of course, they have the familiar Speed Channel for increased ball speeds across the face.
A “Speed Channel” behind the face is designed to boost ball speeds across the face.
To allow golfers to dial in their launch conditions, both drivers have Exotics’ new hosel that has eight different loft and lie angle settings, making the loft adjustable by +/- 1 degree.
Each of the drivers have a rear weight port that houses an adjustable weight for golfers to dial in swing weight and launch. The drivers come equipped with a standard 6-gram weight, but additional 3- and 9-gram weights can be purchased as a kit or individually.
The EX9 and EX9 Tour have the weight ports in different areas of their heads, however, each of which are strategically positioned for different players.
The standard EX9 driver (460 cc) comes with an interchangeable weight in the heel to help higher handicappers hit a draw. It’s available in 10- and 12-degree lofts.
The EX9 Tour head (430 cc), on the other hand, has a weight in the rear of its pear-shaped head to help high spin, high speed players control their spin and trajectory. It’s available in 9- and 10-degree lofts.
Both drivers have a metallic gloss black finish, and comes with the following shafts:
EX9 ($299.99)
- Mitsubishi Rayon Bassara E-Series
- Fujikura Exotics Pro and Pro Tour
- Matrix Exotics White, Red, and Black Tie
EX9 Tour ($399.99)
- Aldila Rogue Silver 60- and 70-grams
- Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana S+, M+, and D+
The new drivers are projected to be in stores on Nov. 15.
See what GolfWRX members are saying in the forums about the new EX9 and EX9 Tour drivers.
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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.
At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.
The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.
“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley
In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.
To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.
“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.
Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.
From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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AngeloSansone
Jul 8, 2017 at 6:24 pm
Please explain what the black,red and white ties mean in a bass area shaft.
Mark
Oct 9, 2015 at 4:55 pm
The whole Exotics EX9 line up looks pretty nice, really interested to see how the new woods perform too.
Randy
Oct 9, 2015 at 11:19 am
Where’s the at address look picture of these two drivers
Mikey
Oct 9, 2015 at 11:30 am
I was wondering the same thing but they have those picture up on the TEE Facebook page
Soonapa
Oct 8, 2015 at 4:35 pm
SOS from TEE. Charging for the extra weight kit ! I love their stuff but quit buying it on principle due to these extra charges. I will just wait 3 months and as with all TEE products, get it at deep discounts
Mikey
Oct 8, 2015 at 5:05 pm
yea, let me go just and buy a $500 M1 and not complain. I would still pay $50 plus $300 from any company over $500 for a tmade driver. Thats why Cally is now number 1
Tim
Oct 8, 2015 at 10:14 am
Very impressive looking. Can’t wait to try!
West
Oct 7, 2015 at 5:31 pm
Cool, but how does Tour Edge justify $100 for the Tour driver over the standard…did Tour Edge spend $100 more to make it? No…why should we?
John
Oct 7, 2015 at 5:35 pm
Shafts man…..that would be my guess and I would pay $100 more for the real diamana white board or real rogue
EX9 ($299.99)
Mitsubishi Rayon Bassara E-Series
Fujikura Exotics Pro and Pro Tour
Matrix Exotics White, Red, and Black Tie
EX9 Tour ($399.99)
Aldila Rogue Silver 60- and 70-grams
Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana S+, M+, and D+
west
Oct 8, 2015 at 11:53 am
The “real diamana,” “the real rogue?” Not sure if I’m convinced. Look at the costs for these same shaft upgrades off of the Taylormade website. Not the same. TM charges $200 for the D+ and nothing for the S+, and nothing for the Rogue Silver. But Tour Edge charges a flat $100 for these upgrade costs? I find it odd that these club manufacturers have such different price points for these same “add-ons.” Are the various club manufacturers not able to negotiate the same prices their competitors are getting? I doubt it. And I love it how the “upgrade costs” are always such “even numbers” ($100 -flat). The point I’m trying to make is not that Tour Edge isn’t justified in raising the price for a more “premium” product, but that they should only raise the price the difference it costs them to make the more “premium product,” not more. But I guess a lot of us are suckers for having “the best” and paying exorbitant mark-ups even if it is for marginal gains…
Tim
Oct 8, 2015 at 12:22 pm
I think a lot of people on here would agree that $100 more for those shafts is 100% fair compared to a bassara or fuji pro made for shaft.
west
Oct 9, 2015 at 4:26 pm
Tim, you’re fired…
Tim
Oct 8, 2015 at 2:57 pm
also mr. west lets look at the OBVIOUS the Tmade m1 is priced at $500….
west
Oct 9, 2015 at 4:25 pm
It won’t be in 6 months…ha! 😉
Ronald
Oct 7, 2015 at 5:36 pm
Shafts
John
Oct 7, 2015 at 5:38 pm
Shafts would be my guess. I would pay $100 more for a real diamana white board or real rogue…just saying.
EX9 ($299.99)
Mitsubishi Rayon Bassara E-Series
Fujikura Exotics Pro and Pro Tour
Matrix Exotics White, Red, and Black Tie
EX9 Tour ($399.99)
Aldila Rogue Silver 60- and 70-grams
Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana S+, M+, and D+
west
Oct 8, 2015 at 11:51 am
The “real diamana,” “the real rogue?” Not sure if I’m convinced. Look at the costs for these same shaft upgrades off of the Taylormade website. Not the same. TM charges $200 for the D+ and nothing for the S+, and nothing for the Rogue Silver. But Tour Edge charges a flat $100 for these upgrade costs? I find it odd that these club manufacturers have such different price points for these same “add-ons.” Are the various club manufacturers not able to negotiate the same prices their competitors are getting? I doubt it. And I love it how the “upgrade costs” are always such “even numbers” ($100 -flat). The point I’m trying to make is not that Tour Edge isn’t justified in raising the price for a more “premium” product, but that they should only raise the price the difference it costs them to make the more “premium product,” not more. But I guess a lot of us are suckers for having “the best” and paying exorbitant mark-ups even if it is for marginal gains…
Ryan
Oct 8, 2015 at 2:44 pm
The M1 and the Great Big Bertha have no up charge shafts because they are already priced higher than the Tour Edge drivers.
west
Oct 10, 2015 at 9:57 pm
They won’t be in 6 months…
Hamish
Nov 19, 2015 at 7:50 am
If you don’t have the facts buy one and remove the grip and read the shaft label and were it was made. Please don’t speculate. Post Facts ONLY!
FWIW; TEE has installed REAL shafts in offerings e.g CB Pro / 757. Based on their past honesty why should you doubt them unless you have a agenda supporting other brands.
Ben
Oct 7, 2015 at 4:16 pm
love!!!